France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,052.22 |
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Immerse yourself in the world of bespoke French fins vins with the Mark Angel Ferme Sansonniere Les Gelinettes VdF 2021. Coming from the esteemed Loire Valley viticultural region, this exquisite wine exemplifies the agricultural mastery of its creator, Mark Angel. This superior vintage is the direct result of biodynamic farming and traditional harvesting techniques, which ensures a rich, organic flavour profile. The varied clay and limestone soils of the vineyard instill a unique terroir-driven character within the wine. Complex notes of ripe fruits, floral fragrances, and a lingering minerality define the tasting experience. Produced at the iconic Ferme Sansonniere, it showcases Mark Angel's commitment to making wines of integrity and purity. This admirable approach has earned them a devoted following among wine enthusiasts, making the Mark Angel Ferme Sansonniere Les Gelinettes VdF 2021 a sought-after release. Indulge in its depth and sophistication and uncover an artisanal wine that truly represents the spirit and tradition of French winemaking. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,079.82 |
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Allow your senses to revel in the exquisite elegance of the Mark Angeli Ferme Sansonniere Lune Anjou 2021. Crafted by celebrated winemaker, Mark Angeli, this exemplary wine is born from the terroirs of Anjou, France. Angeli champions the bio-dynamic winemaking tradition within his 7-hectare vineyard. Hand-picked Chenin Blanc grapes go through native yeast fermentation, revealing phenomenal complexity and charm of the Anjou region in every bottle. The natural viticulture approach results in a wine that is intensely aromatic and beautifully balanced. Nunaced layers of ripe pear, crisp apple, and honey, intertwined with subtle mineral undertones, reach a crescendo in its long, captivating finish. Rarely does one encounter a Chenin Blanc with such compelling richness and vitality; it's a testament to Angeli's fervour for quality and authenticity. The Mark Angeli Ferme Sansonniere Lune Anjou 2021 represents the epitome of top-tier bio-dynamic winemaking. A veritable gourmet's delight - an enchanting addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€387.25 |
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Vinous (90)First harvested in 2014, this 10,000-vine plot was created by basically exploding large blocks of flint with dynamite to obtain a flint-rich vineyard full of large rocks. The result is a creamy, silken 2019 Pouilly-Fumé Barre à Mine that is welcoming; flavor-wise, it's all ground almonds and oyster shell with masses of acidity. There's a firmness on the finish due to the flinty soils, providing upright structure and freshness, but once again, as with other 2019s, the alcohol gets in the way of the finish. An appetizing yet structured wine. |
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Loire | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€358.38 |
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Vinous (93)Produced from a flint site that needed to be blown up to make the terroir and made from relatively young vines, this is initially a tender and supple style with a whiff of gunsmoke/flint, a taut line of precision that runs through its core, a mere hint of green herbs reminding you that Pouilly is a Sauvignon producer and even a hint of white pepper. It's a powerful style that has an attractive sense of bitterness holding it together. At just 13%, this is wonderfully balanced, aromatic and driven in this vintage. You may even feel this sense of spice that warms the palate, almost like you've had a warming Indian curry - it's not the alcohol but something else - maybe it's the lint. Unique and intriguing. |
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Loire | 1 | 85 (VN) |
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€792.94 |
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Vinous (85)My birth year will not go down in history as the stuff of legends: a relatively cool year without much botrytis and a fairly low residual level for the 1981 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon. It's a touch smoky with some earthy characters alongside sweet apple. While it's sweet (76g/L) and round, it retains a surprising amount of tension, providing an almost refreshing finish. It's a fairly straightforward sweet style with modest length but it provided good milestone toasting. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€606.37 |
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Loire | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€417.18 |
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Vinous (94)Hailing from a warm vintage that was one of the best in what would otherwise have been a fairly ordinary decade, the 1985 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is starting to take on a deep golden appearance, commencing to amber. It offers a gorgeous, suave texture and a very complex nose that's a touch oxidative but that adds a layer of additional intrigue: it's all nuts, raisins, walnuts, olives, warm pastry, cinnamon, cooked orange peel. It's round and sweet (95g/L) but not unctuous with richness on the mid-palate while retaining enough acidity to refresh the mouth on the long finish. A wine that is very comfortable in its own skin, providing a very relaxing experience. |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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€419.58 |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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€408.47 |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€390.78 |
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Loire | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€321.18 |
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Vinous (92)The 1994 Coteau du Layon offers an intriguing range of sweet tobacco, dried flowers, candied orange peel and earthy notes. Time in bottle has given the 1994 notable complexity, but it also retains a palpable sense of firmness that differentiates it from the lusher 1997 taste alongside it. Even though the 1994 has the depth and character of a 25 year-old Coteaux du Layon, it also has the sense of reserve that I find intriguing. It’s the sort of wine that demands the attention of the taster. The 1994 is a touch rustic, and yet immensely pleasing. |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€472.38 |
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Vinous (90)Nineteen nighty six wasn't a legendary vintage unlike the season that would follow. The 1996 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon, a product of a fairly warm season, it is not overtly warm in its fruit profile with some lightly botrytised spice character, plus a rose-like scent, apricots and almonds. With just 76g/L of residual sugar it's not the sweetest interpretation, but its joy is its super smooth, refined texture. Medium length. |
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Loire | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€641.58 |
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Vinous (95)Starting to take on a deep golden hue, the 1997 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is a sensuous sweet wine (92g/L of residual sugar) that offers ripe and concentrated flavors of apricot jam, cooked oranges botrytis-derived spices (60% of the fruit was affected by botrytis, a high proportion for this wine). It is intense, rich and honeyed, coating the palate with its sucrosity. There's just enough acidity here to keep things going but it does not have the vivacious refreshment of cooler years, providing a weightier, fully charged expression. The finish is lengthy and fragrant. |
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Loire | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€424.07 |
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Vinous (94)The 1998 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon was made in a "classic year" with around 20% botrytis. There's rich apricot, baked apple, dried fruit and ground almond aromas. While it's sweet and caresses the focused mid-palate there's no heaviness and it finishes clean with a lovely burst of freshness; the scent of dried apricot fills the mouth. Drinking beautifully now but this can go on and on, based on Moulin Touchais's history for age-worthy wines. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€685.43 |
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Loire | 4 | 96 (VN) |
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€950.92 |
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Vinous (96)A profound, challenging wine. Deep aromas and flavors of pear, quince, baked grapefruit, spice, touch of smoked honey and even tobacco. Racy and intense on the palate, with an underlying core of crushed stone throughout. This is elegant and vital, the very opposite of austere, while the finish is fresh and electric. Memorable and unique. |
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Loire | 10 | 91 (VN) |
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€955.98 |
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Vinous (91)This young Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is soft, round and mouthfilling. The fruit quality of the 2020 is concentrated and succulent without weight, but there's a light farmyardy character to the wine. Offering excellent grip and a fiery schist-derived finish. The alcohol (14.5%) is lightly warming but compared with some previous vintages, it's a little better judged. |
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Loire | 5 | - |
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€965.74 |
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Loire | 3 | - |
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€707.32 |
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Loire | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€602.92 |
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Vinous (92)From 30-year-old vines on schist and quartz. Light golden. Big aromas and flavors. Lots of melon and white fruit — ripe pear, quince, white peach. Ripe, and full-bodied, with lots of underlying spice. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,070.98 |
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Presenting the supreme exemplar of Sancerre, the much-coveted Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2019. This tantalising wine, produced by Pascal Cotat, a celebrated wine-grower from Chavignol, replenishes the senses with its extraordinary bouquet. The exceptional terroir of La Grande Côte, located on steep, south-facing slopes, gives this wine its distinctive character. Made in small quantities with traditional winemaking practices, including manual harvesting and natural yeast fermentation, the wine presents an elegant complexity combining richness and freshness. The Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2019 radiates a bright, shimmering gold colour, with a rich, aromatic nose of citrus fruits and white flowers tinged with minerals. The palate reveals intense minerality balanced with an exhilarating freshness and long, dynamic finish, making it perfect for ageing. It is the embodiment of Sancerre's renowned expression, offering a sublime experiences for wine enthusiasts truly in search of rarity and quality. |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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€1,108.18 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020, a jewel from the celebrated slopes of Chavignol, Sancerre. Hailing from the prestigious Pascal Cotat family vineyards, internationally acclaimed for their meticulous and traditional wine-making methods, this offering masterfully encapsulates the quintessence of its terroir. Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020 adheres to traditional vinification, with extended fermentation in old wooden barrels, ensuring depth and complexity. Characterised by its remarkable minerality, layered with nuanced tropical flavours and poised acidity, this wine goes beyond standard Sancerre, capturing the soul of the stony chalk and clay soils. With its stimulating freshness and lingering finish, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020 doesn't just taste good but emanates timeless finesse, making it a must-have addition for discerning lovers of exceptional wine. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€662.02 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020, a jewel from the celebrated slopes of Chavignol, Sancerre. Hailing from the prestigious Pascal Cotat family vineyards, internationally acclaimed for their meticulous and traditional wine-making methods, this offering masterfully encapsulates the quintessence of its terroir. Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020 adheres to traditional vinification, with extended fermentation in old wooden barrels, ensuring depth and complexity. Characterised by its remarkable minerality, layered with nuanced tropical flavours and poised acidity, this wine goes beyond standard Sancerre, capturing the soul of the stony chalk and clay soils. With its stimulating freshness and lingering finish, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020 doesn't just taste good but emanates timeless finesse, making it a must-have addition for discerning lovers of exceptional wine. |
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Loire | 4 | - |
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€973.64 |
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From the luxury vineyards of the Loire Valley emerges the exquisite Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2021. This fine wine is a product of meticulous craftsmanship, embodying quality and tradition. Born from a single, steeply sloping, chalk-ridden vineyard in the quaint hamlet of Chavignol, this highly-prized Sauvignon Blanc radiates sophistication. Pascal Cotat, a renowned winemaker, uses age-old techniques to unfold the deep complexity of the terroir. Remarkable ageing potential, the wine undergoes a slow fermentation in used oak demi-muids. It's a true artisanal treasure, offering sublime layers of ripe citrus, delicate minerals and elegant floral notes. Cotat's philosophy of natural winemaking shines in the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2021, setting a gold standard for Sancerre. This masterpiece simultaneously embodies grace and power, a refined choice for discerning oenophiles. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€639.29 |
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From the luxury vineyards of the Loire Valley emerges the exquisite Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2021. This fine wine is a product of meticulous craftsmanship, embodying quality and tradition. Born from a single, steeply sloping, chalk-ridden vineyard in the quaint hamlet of Chavignol, this highly-prized Sauvignon Blanc radiates sophistication. Pascal Cotat, a renowned winemaker, uses age-old techniques to unfold the deep complexity of the terroir. Remarkable ageing potential, the wine undergoes a slow fermentation in used oak demi-muids. It's a true artisanal treasure, offering sublime layers of ripe citrus, delicate minerals and elegant floral notes. Cotat's philosophy of natural winemaking shines in the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2021, setting a gold standard for Sancerre. This masterpiece simultaneously embodies grace and power, a refined choice for discerning oenophiles. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,052.22 |
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Experience the mastery of Pascal Cotat with the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022. This exquisite wine hails from the rolling hills of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, widely recognised for their superior quality of Sauvignon Blanc. Cotat's traditional approach to winemaking is clearly exhibited in every bottle. Grapes grown in the steep, south-east-facing vineyard of 'La Grande Côte' are hand-harvested at full ripeness to extract the most nuanced flavours. The wine is then fermented in large, old barrels, which adds vast depth and richness. Expect a complex palate with notes of white flowers, grapefruit and a whisper of minerality. With its vibrant acidity balanced by a touch of luscious sweetness, this is truly a world-class refreshing wine. As a limited-production wine, with only a handful of cases made each year, Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022 is indeed a precious find for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€672.52 |
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Experience the mastery of Pascal Cotat with the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022. This exquisite wine hails from the rolling hills of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, widely recognised for their superior quality of Sauvignon Blanc. Cotat's traditional approach to winemaking is clearly exhibited in every bottle. Grapes grown in the steep, south-east-facing vineyard of 'La Grande Côte' are hand-harvested at full ripeness to extract the most nuanced flavours. The wine is then fermented in large, old barrels, which adds vast depth and richness. Expect a complex palate with notes of white flowers, grapefruit and a whisper of minerality. With its vibrant acidity balanced by a touch of luscious sweetness, this is truly a world-class refreshing wine. As a limited-production wine, with only a handful of cases made each year, Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022 is indeed a precious find for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,070.98 |
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Exemplifying the best of Loire Valley, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 is an elegant expression of the terroir. Sourced from the famed Monts Damnés slope in Chavignol, the grapes catch an optimum amount of sunshine leading to a precise and balanced Sauvignon Blanc. It's organically made, exuding a bouquet of ripe fruits, mineral undertones and subtle hints of spice. The wine is passionately crafted by Pascal Cotat, a revered, third-generation winemaker known for his utmost respect for traditional practices and his vines, some of which are over 70 years old. The drawing power of Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 lies in its longevity, notably improving with age. It's a testament to the Cotat family's innate ability to create wines with spectacular complexity and depth. This wine embodies profound elegance and an incredible finish promising a memorable drinking experience. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€498.82 |
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Exemplifying the best of Loire Valley, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 is an elegant expression of the terroir. Sourced from the famed Monts Damnés slope in Chavignol, the grapes catch an optimum amount of sunshine leading to a precise and balanced Sauvignon Blanc. It's organically made, exuding a bouquet of ripe fruits, mineral undertones and subtle hints of spice. The wine is passionately crafted by Pascal Cotat, a revered, third-generation winemaker known for his utmost respect for traditional practices and his vines, some of which are over 70 years old. The drawing power of Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 lies in its longevity, notably improving with age. It's a testament to the Cotat family's innate ability to create wines with spectacular complexity and depth. This wine embodies profound elegance and an incredible finish promising a memorable drinking experience. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€1,013.24 |
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Embodying the essence of the Loire Valley's terroir, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2021 is no ordinary Sauvignon Blanc. From iconic winemaker Pascal Cotat, this vintage hails from the steep slopes of Les Monts Damnes, where the unique calcareous limestone soils harbour uncommon minerality. Hand-harvested at peak ripeness, the grapes undergo traditional fermentation to preserve complexity and character. This distinct, small-yield production approach results in a delectable bouquet of lemon zest, green apple, and flint. On the palate, fine acidity intertwines with a full-bodied depth, mirroring the vibrant nose and evolving into a gracefully elongated finish. A testament to Cotat's winemaking virtuosity, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2021 is renowned as a patriarch among Sancerres, fortifying its position among the most distinguished whites in the world. It is a compelling symbiosis of tradition-rich expertise and the ever-evolving terrain of Chavignol. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
€832.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the world of bespoke French fins vins with the Mark Angel Ferme Sansonniere Les Gelinettes VdF 2021. Coming from the esteemed Loire Valley viticultural region, this exquisite wine exemplifies the agricultural mastery of its creator, Mark Angel. This superior vintage is the direct result of biodynamic farming and traditional harvesting techniques, which ensures a rich, organic flavour profile. The varied clay and limestone soils of the vineyard instill a unique terroir-driven character within the wine. Complex notes of ripe fruits, floral fragrances, and a lingering minerality define the tasting experience. Produced at the iconic Ferme Sansonniere, it showcases Mark Angel's commitment to making wines of integrity and purity. This admirable approach has earned them a devoted following among wine enthusiasts, making the Mark Angel Ferme Sansonniere Les Gelinettes VdF 2021 a sought-after release. Indulge in its depth and sophistication and uncover an artisanal wine that truly represents the spirit and tradition of French winemaking. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
In Bond
€855.00 |
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Allow your senses to revel in the exquisite elegance of the Mark Angeli Ferme Sansonniere Lune Anjou 2021. Crafted by celebrated winemaker, Mark Angeli, this exemplary wine is born from the terroirs of Anjou, France. Angeli champions the bio-dynamic winemaking tradition within his 7-hectare vineyard. Hand-picked Chenin Blanc grapes go through native yeast fermentation, revealing phenomenal complexity and charm of the Anjou region in every bottle. The natural viticulture approach results in a wine that is intensely aromatic and beautifully balanced. Nunaced layers of ripe pear, crisp apple, and honey, intertwined with subtle mineral undertones, reach a crescendo in its long, captivating finish. Rarely does one encounter a Chenin Blanc with such compelling richness and vitality; it's a testament to Angeli's fervour for quality and authenticity. The Mark Angeli Ferme Sansonniere Lune Anjou 2021 represents the epitome of top-tier bio-dynamic winemaking. A veritable gourmet's delight - an enchanting addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€304.00 |
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Vinous (90)First harvested in 2014, this 10,000-vine plot was created by basically exploding large blocks of flint with dynamite to obtain a flint-rich vineyard full of large rocks. The result is a creamy, silken 2019 Pouilly-Fumé Barre à Mine that is welcoming; flavor-wise, it's all ground almonds and oyster shell with masses of acidity. There's a firmness on the finish due to the flinty soils, providing upright structure and freshness, but once again, as with other 2019s, the alcohol gets in the way of the finish. An appetizing yet structured wine. |
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Loire | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€280.00 |
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Vinous (93)Produced from a flint site that needed to be blown up to make the terroir and made from relatively young vines, this is initially a tender and supple style with a whiff of gunsmoke/flint, a taut line of precision that runs through its core, a mere hint of green herbs reminding you that Pouilly is a Sauvignon producer and even a hint of white pepper. It's a powerful style that has an attractive sense of bitterness holding it together. At just 13%, this is wonderfully balanced, aromatic and driven in this vintage. You may even feel this sense of spice that warms the palate, almost like you've had a warming Indian curry - it's not the alcohol but something else - maybe it's the lint. Unique and intriguing. |
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Loire | 1 | 85 (VN) |
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€616.00 |
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Vinous (85)My birth year will not go down in history as the stuff of legends: a relatively cool year without much botrytis and a fairly low residual level for the 1981 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon. It's a touch smoky with some earthy characters alongside sweet apple. While it's sweet (76g/L) and round, it retains a surprising amount of tension, providing an almost refreshing finish. It's a fairly straightforward sweet style with modest length but it provided good milestone toasting. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€468.00 |
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Loire | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€329.00 |
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Vinous (94)Hailing from a warm vintage that was one of the best in what would otherwise have been a fairly ordinary decade, the 1985 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is starting to take on a deep golden appearance, commencing to amber. It offers a gorgeous, suave texture and a very complex nose that's a touch oxidative but that adds a layer of additional intrigue: it's all nuts, raisins, walnuts, olives, warm pastry, cinnamon, cooked orange peel. It's round and sweet (95g/L) but not unctuous with richness on the mid-palate while retaining enough acidity to refresh the mouth on the long finish. A wine that is very comfortable in its own skin, providing a very relaxing experience. |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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€331.00 |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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€318.00 |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€307.00 |
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Loire | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€249.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 1994 Coteau du Layon offers an intriguing range of sweet tobacco, dried flowers, candied orange peel and earthy notes. Time in bottle has given the 1994 notable complexity, but it also retains a palpable sense of firmness that differentiates it from the lusher 1997 taste alongside it. Even though the 1994 has the depth and character of a 25 year-old Coteaux du Layon, it also has the sense of reserve that I find intriguing. It’s the sort of wine that demands the attention of the taster. The 1994 is a touch rustic, and yet immensely pleasing. |
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Loire | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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€375.00 |
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Vinous (90)Nineteen nighty six wasn't a legendary vintage unlike the season that would follow. The 1996 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon, a product of a fairly warm season, it is not overtly warm in its fruit profile with some lightly botrytised spice character, plus a rose-like scent, apricots and almonds. With just 76g/L of residual sugar it's not the sweetest interpretation, but its joy is its super smooth, refined texture. Medium length. |
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Loire | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€516.00 |
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Vinous (95)Starting to take on a deep golden hue, the 1997 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon is a sensuous sweet wine (92g/L of residual sugar) that offers ripe and concentrated flavors of apricot jam, cooked oranges botrytis-derived spices (60% of the fruit was affected by botrytis, a high proportion for this wine). It is intense, rich and honeyed, coating the palate with its sucrosity. There's just enough acidity here to keep things going but it does not have the vivacious refreshment of cooler years, providing a weightier, fully charged expression. The finish is lengthy and fragrant. |
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Loire | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€331.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 1998 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon was made in a "classic year" with around 20% botrytis. There's rich apricot, baked apple, dried fruit and ground almond aromas. While it's sweet and caresses the focused mid-palate there's no heaviness and it finishes clean with a lovely burst of freshness; the scent of dried apricot fills the mouth. Drinking beautifully now but this can go on and on, based on Moulin Touchais's history for age-worthy wines. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€560.00 |
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Loire | 4 | 96 (VN) |
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€770.00 |
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Vinous (96)A profound, challenging wine. Deep aromas and flavors of pear, quince, baked grapefruit, spice, touch of smoked honey and even tobacco. Racy and intense on the palate, with an underlying core of crushed stone throughout. This is elegant and vital, the very opposite of austere, while the finish is fresh and electric. Memorable and unique. |
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Loire | 10 | 91 (VN) |
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€778.00 |
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Vinous (91)This young Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is soft, round and mouthfilling. The fruit quality of the 2020 is concentrated and succulent without weight, but there's a light farmyardy character to the wine. Offering excellent grip and a fiery schist-derived finish. The alcohol (14.5%) is lightly warming but compared with some previous vintages, it's a little better judged. |
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Loire | 5 | - |
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€786.00 |
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Loire | 3 | - |
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€567.00 |
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Loire | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€480.00 |
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Vinous (92)From 30-year-old vines on schist and quartz. Light golden. Big aromas and flavors. Lots of melon and white fruit — ripe pear, quince, white peach. Ripe, and full-bodied, with lots of underlying spice. |
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€855.00 |
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Presenting the supreme exemplar of Sancerre, the much-coveted Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2019. This tantalising wine, produced by Pascal Cotat, a celebrated wine-grower from Chavignol, replenishes the senses with its extraordinary bouquet. The exceptional terroir of La Grande Côte, located on steep, south-facing slopes, gives this wine its distinctive character. Made in small quantities with traditional winemaking practices, including manual harvesting and natural yeast fermentation, the wine presents an elegant complexity combining richness and freshness. The Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2019 radiates a bright, shimmering gold colour, with a rich, aromatic nose of citrus fruits and white flowers tinged with minerals. The palate reveals intense minerality balanced with an exhilarating freshness and long, dynamic finish, making it perfect for ageing. It is the embodiment of Sancerre's renowned expression, offering a sublime experiences for wine enthusiasts truly in search of rarity and quality. |
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Loire | 2 | - |
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€886.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020, a jewel from the celebrated slopes of Chavignol, Sancerre. Hailing from the prestigious Pascal Cotat family vineyards, internationally acclaimed for their meticulous and traditional wine-making methods, this offering masterfully encapsulates the quintessence of its terroir. Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020 adheres to traditional vinification, with extended fermentation in old wooden barrels, ensuring depth and complexity. Characterised by its remarkable minerality, layered with nuanced tropical flavours and poised acidity, this wine goes beyond standard Sancerre, capturing the soul of the stony chalk and clay soils. With its stimulating freshness and lingering finish, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020 doesn't just taste good but emanates timeless finesse, making it a must-have addition for discerning lovers of exceptional wine. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€533.00 |
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Indulge in the exquisite Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020, a jewel from the celebrated slopes of Chavignol, Sancerre. Hailing from the prestigious Pascal Cotat family vineyards, internationally acclaimed for their meticulous and traditional wine-making methods, this offering masterfully encapsulates the quintessence of its terroir. Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020 adheres to traditional vinification, with extended fermentation in old wooden barrels, ensuring depth and complexity. Characterised by its remarkable minerality, layered with nuanced tropical flavours and poised acidity, this wine goes beyond standard Sancerre, capturing the soul of the stony chalk and clay soils. With its stimulating freshness and lingering finish, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2020 doesn't just taste good but emanates timeless finesse, making it a must-have addition for discerning lovers of exceptional wine. |
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Loire | 4 | - |
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€774.00 |
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From the luxury vineyards of the Loire Valley emerges the exquisite Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2021. This fine wine is a product of meticulous craftsmanship, embodying quality and tradition. Born from a single, steeply sloping, chalk-ridden vineyard in the quaint hamlet of Chavignol, this highly-prized Sauvignon Blanc radiates sophistication. Pascal Cotat, a renowned winemaker, uses age-old techniques to unfold the deep complexity of the terroir. Remarkable ageing potential, the wine undergoes a slow fermentation in used oak demi-muids. It's a true artisanal treasure, offering sublime layers of ripe citrus, delicate minerals and elegant floral notes. Cotat's philosophy of natural winemaking shines in the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2021, setting a gold standard for Sancerre. This masterpiece simultaneously embodies grace and power, a refined choice for discerning oenophiles. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€514.00 |
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From the luxury vineyards of the Loire Valley emerges the exquisite Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2021. This fine wine is a product of meticulous craftsmanship, embodying quality and tradition. Born from a single, steeply sloping, chalk-ridden vineyard in the quaint hamlet of Chavignol, this highly-prized Sauvignon Blanc radiates sophistication. Pascal Cotat, a renowned winemaker, uses age-old techniques to unfold the deep complexity of the terroir. Remarkable ageing potential, the wine undergoes a slow fermentation in used oak demi-muids. It's a true artisanal treasure, offering sublime layers of ripe citrus, delicate minerals and elegant floral notes. Cotat's philosophy of natural winemaking shines in the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2021, setting a gold standard for Sancerre. This masterpiece simultaneously embodies grace and power, a refined choice for discerning oenophiles. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€832.00 |
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Experience the mastery of Pascal Cotat with the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022. This exquisite wine hails from the rolling hills of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, widely recognised for their superior quality of Sauvignon Blanc. Cotat's traditional approach to winemaking is clearly exhibited in every bottle. Grapes grown in the steep, south-east-facing vineyard of 'La Grande Côte' are hand-harvested at full ripeness to extract the most nuanced flavours. The wine is then fermented in large, old barrels, which adds vast depth and richness. Expect a complex palate with notes of white flowers, grapefruit and a whisper of minerality. With its vibrant acidity balanced by a touch of luscious sweetness, this is truly a world-class refreshing wine. As a limited-production wine, with only a handful of cases made each year, Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022 is indeed a precious find for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€538.00 |
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Experience the mastery of Pascal Cotat with the Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022. This exquisite wine hails from the rolling hills of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, widely recognised for their superior quality of Sauvignon Blanc. Cotat's traditional approach to winemaking is clearly exhibited in every bottle. Grapes grown in the steep, south-east-facing vineyard of 'La Grande Côte' are hand-harvested at full ripeness to extract the most nuanced flavours. The wine is then fermented in large, old barrels, which adds vast depth and richness. Expect a complex palate with notes of white flowers, grapefruit and a whisper of minerality. With its vibrant acidity balanced by a touch of luscious sweetness, this is truly a world-class refreshing wine. As a limited-production wine, with only a handful of cases made each year, Pascal Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022 is indeed a precious find for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€855.00 |
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Exemplifying the best of Loire Valley, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 is an elegant expression of the terroir. Sourced from the famed Monts Damnés slope in Chavignol, the grapes catch an optimum amount of sunshine leading to a precise and balanced Sauvignon Blanc. It's organically made, exuding a bouquet of ripe fruits, mineral undertones and subtle hints of spice. The wine is passionately crafted by Pascal Cotat, a revered, third-generation winemaker known for his utmost respect for traditional practices and his vines, some of which are over 70 years old. The drawing power of Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 lies in its longevity, notably improving with age. It's a testament to the Cotat family's innate ability to create wines with spectacular complexity and depth. This wine embodies profound elegance and an incredible finish promising a memorable drinking experience. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€397.00 |
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Exemplifying the best of Loire Valley, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 is an elegant expression of the terroir. Sourced from the famed Monts Damnés slope in Chavignol, the grapes catch an optimum amount of sunshine leading to a precise and balanced Sauvignon Blanc. It's organically made, exuding a bouquet of ripe fruits, mineral undertones and subtle hints of spice. The wine is passionately crafted by Pascal Cotat, a revered, third-generation winemaker known for his utmost respect for traditional practices and his vines, some of which are over 70 years old. The drawing power of Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2020 lies in its longevity, notably improving with age. It's a testament to the Cotat family's innate ability to create wines with spectacular complexity and depth. This wine embodies profound elegance and an incredible finish promising a memorable drinking experience. |
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Loire | 1 | - |
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€807.00 |
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Embodying the essence of the Loire Valley's terroir, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2021 is no ordinary Sauvignon Blanc. From iconic winemaker Pascal Cotat, this vintage hails from the steep slopes of Les Monts Damnes, where the unique calcareous limestone soils harbour uncommon minerality. Hand-harvested at peak ripeness, the grapes undergo traditional fermentation to preserve complexity and character. This distinct, small-yield production approach results in a delectable bouquet of lemon zest, green apple, and flint. On the palate, fine acidity intertwines with a full-bodied depth, mirroring the vibrant nose and evolving into a gracefully elongated finish. A testament to Cotat's winemaking virtuosity, the Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2021 is renowned as a patriarch among Sancerres, fortifying its position among the most distinguished whites in the world. It is a compelling symbiosis of tradition-rich expertise and the ever-evolving terrain of Chavignol. |
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